Jul 25, 2024 | Family Roots, Pearl of Great Price
Question Gramps, In recent years a keen interest has developed especially among Africans that the people of the Sub-Saharan cultures (Blacks) are descendants of the Pharaohs of Egypt. Much of the evidence and archeology they claim as sources are highly...
Jul 6, 2023 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, What is a Jew? It can be by lineage or conversion. This is concerns lineage. Some consider all Israelites to be Jews. I’m an Israelite but not a Jew. The Church defines those of the Tribe of Judah but if a person hasn’t had a...
Jan 6, 2023 | Family Roots
Question Gramps, Am I less worthy to receive (and would not be able to receive at all) the great blessings of the tribe of Ephraim if I am pf other tribes? Jasmine Answer Hi Jasmine, First, the answer is “No, you are not less worthy”...
Jun 9, 2016 | Book of Mormon, Family Roots
Question Gramps, Hi. i am trying to find out information about a DNA link between the Native Americans and the Lamanites. Can you please help me? Kayla Answer Dear Kayla, There is some great information available to help answer your question....
Aug 5, 2013 | Family, Family History, Family Roots
Question Gramps, I am not married. All my relatives are dead. I am alone. I have no roots nor branches. Will you be my grandpa? Anonymous Answer Dear Friend, I am honored and humbled that you would have me as your grandpa. I have been an online...
Jul 7, 2013 | Book of Mormon, Family History, Family Roots
Is Coriantumr a descendant of Jared or of the Brother of Jared? Joella _______________ Dear Joella, It seems likely. In Ether 11:17 we read: 17 And it came to pass that there arose another mighty man; and he was a descendant of the brother of Jared. This is the last...
Mar 4, 2013 | Blessings, Family Roots
Question Gramps, We really love your site and have been a subscriber for years. Thank you for the kind service you render to those of us seeking answers. My question…My husband, (I am his second wife) has several children in the tribe of Ephraim. He has...
Jan 16, 2013 | Current issues, Family Roots
Question Dear Gramps, I was wondering a few things specifically about the tribe of Judah and its decendants. Could a church member be of the tribe of Judah? What are the responsibilities and blessings of the tribe of Judah? Are all Jews of the tribe of Judah?...
Dec 10, 2012 | Blessings, Family Roots
Question If your patriarchal blessing says that you are adopted, what does that mean? Karen Answer Karen, I have to assume that you mean that when your patriarchal blessing is declaring your lineage it mentions you being adopted into one of the...
May 30, 2012 | Bible, Blessings, Family Roots
Gramps I have a grandson and it stated in his blessing he was of the Tribe of Juda. None from our family has ever been from that tribe? I was told by a Patriarch that the lineage not a blood line issue but the area of governmental responsibility during the millennium?...
